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NBC Sports’ MLB Wild Card Coverage Offers a Blueprint for Better Baseball Broadcasts

"I’m not suggesting baseball turn October into a broadcasting circus. We don’t need six people in the booth, a celebrity in the dugout and Kevin Hart explaining the pitch clock. Baseball just needs to recognize what NBC figured out."

How Fox Business Network Solved Its Maria Bartiromo Problem

Frankly, this is the best-case scenario for the network.

How Mistress Carrie Went From WAAF to Four Stations

"I was Mistress Carrie from WAAF. It was like, my first name was Mistress Carrie, my last name was from WAAF. When the 'from WAAF' was gone, I didn't know what Mistress Carrie meant."

Ryan Seacrest’s Top Host Contest Is Radio’s Oldest Idea Reborn

The reality is that podcasting, streaming, and digital audio have created incredible new opportunities for content creators. That's a good thing. There are far more paths into the business today than there were 20 years ago. But I also wonder how many people who enter competitions like this aren't even considering radio as a career.

NAB to Move Crystal Radio Awards From NAB Show to State Leadership Conference

With the change, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards will be awarded on Tuesday, March 4th at the NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.

And You Thought Radio Had It Bad…The SiriusXM Edition

In so many words, SiriusXM decided that streaming audio is a tough business if your company is not named Spotify, Apple, or Amazon.

iHeartRadio App Receives Biggest Refresh Since 2011 Debut

The revamped app will feature an interface more similar to an in-dash car radio experience than previously seen in a digital audio app.

YouTube TV Announces 14% Price Increase for Both New and Existing Subscribers

The move markets the first price hike since March 2023, when the service increased its monthly price from $64.99 to $72.99.

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’

"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”

Why Gordon Borrell Believes 2024 Was an On-Ramp for Local Advertisers Heading Into 2025

"I think 2024 was a big setup for what may be a banner year for advertising, at least on the local side and I'm sure the national as well."

SiriusXM Names Wayne D. Thorsen As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

"This is an important time for SiriusXM, and strong execution will be critical as the Company implements its new strategy."

And You Thought Radio Had It Bad…

Under the heading of “misery loves company”, it could be worse. Just look at cable.

What Does the Future of the Radio Industry Look Like After the Election of Donald Trump? Industry Experts Weigh In

We asked three radio executives what the industry can expect during the second Trump administration. Their answers varied.

YouTube Popularity with Podcast Listeners Grows in 2024, Doubling Spotify and Apple Podcasts As Primary Source

"YouTube's growth underscores how video has become an integral part of the podcast experience."

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How Fox Business Network Solved Its Maria Bartiromo Problem

Frankly, this is the best-case scenario for the network.

How Mistress Carrie Went From WAAF to Four Stations

"I was Mistress Carrie from WAAF. It was like, my first name was Mistress Carrie, my last name was from WAAF. When the 'from WAAF' was gone, I didn't know what Mistress Carrie meant."

Ryan Seacrest’s Top Host Contest Is Radio’s Oldest Idea Reborn

The reality is that podcasting, streaming, and digital audio have created incredible new opportunities for content creators. That's a good thing. There are far more paths into the business today than there were 20 years ago. But I also wonder how many people who enter competitions like this aren't even considering radio as a career.

How Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski Are Blazing Their Own Trails Together At FOX Sports

"The Gronk and Jules Show is more than just a football show. It is a personality show built around its hosts."